NRA EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE® PROGRAM

The number one gun accident prevention program for children, Eddie Eagle GunSafe®, has taught over 29 million children how to stay safe if they ever find a gun.

DOES YOUR CHILD KNOW WHAT TO DO IF HE OR SHE FINDS A GUN?

The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program is a gun accident prevention program that seeks to help parents, law enforcement, community groups and educators navigate a topic paramount to our children’s safety. Eddie and his Wing Team are on a mission to help you teach Pre-K through 4th graders what to do if they ever come across a gun…STOP!This first step is crucial. Stopping first allows your child the time he or she needs to remember the rest of the safety instructions.Don’t TouchA firearm that is not touched or disturbed is unlikely to be fired and otherwise endanger your child or other people.Run AwayThis removes the temptation to touch the firearm as well as the danger that another person may negligently cause it to fire.Tell A Grown-upChildren should seek a trustworthy adult, neighbor, relative or teacher – if a parent or guardian is not available.